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Nevada Security Deposit Law

What landlords in Nevada need to know about deposit limits, refund deadlines, interest, and penalties for getting it wrong.

Deposit cap

3 months' rent

Refund deadline

30 days

Interest required?

No

No statewide interest requirement.

Separate account?

Not required

Penalty for noncompliance

Bad-faith withholding can result in damages up to the amount wrongfully withheld.

Statute: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242

This page summarizes general state-level rules as of 2026 and does not cover city or county ordinances, which can be stricter. Verify against the statute cited above or with a local attorney before relying on it. See all states.